Gustavo Mazzei

20 years' experience in operations management in the areas of Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Production and Lean in multinational and national companies in the automotive, crusher, agricultural implement and packaging segments (SUPERIOR, TECUMSEH, BALDAN, DABIATLANTE, FIBRASA AND MAHLE); Most recently Plant Manager at Superior (an American multinational manufacturer of crushers, vibratory systems, screens, conveyors and rollers), where he started up the factory and managed the Production, Product and Process Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Maintenance departments; Implementation of Lean/WCM and Manufacturing 4.0 with efficiency and competitiveness in manufacturing. Specialization in efficiency metrics such as OEE, OTD and CLR. Solid knowledge of technologies such as VSM, PLM, ERP, APS, MES, PCM and plant simulation; As Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and Operational Excellence at BALDAN IMPLEMENTOS AGRÍCOLAS, he carried out a business master plan integrating customer needs with the plant's production capacity and the team's skills. Team leadership and in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes. Customer-centric approach and ability to align production strategies with commercial objectives; Responsible for quality and sustainability standards in the industry. Experienced in IATF and VDA to ensure automotive standards of excellence. Good Manufacturing Practices, ensuring product quality and safety. Solid knowledge of ESG and ISO 14000; Experienced in electronic maintenance, automation and precision mechanics, from diagnosing and solving complex problems to programming PLCs and working with high-precision machines. Extensive experience in TPM and RCM, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of industrial equipment; Carrying out the entire manufacturing process from the foundry to the assembly line, ensuring efficiency and quality at all stages of production: Foundry, Light Machining and Heavy Machining, Laser and Plasma Cutting, Stamping, Bending, Welding, Painting and Assembly Lines.